Storm Agnes to bring heavy wind and rain as two yellow alerts issued

A yellow rain warning will come into place for Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford and Wicklow at 7am on Wednesday and remain until midnight on Thursday. Picture: Denis Minihane

Two weather warnings have been issued for most parts of the country including Cork, Kerry and Waterford as Storm Agnes is said to bring heavy rain and strong winds on Wednesday. 

The first storm of the season, named by the UK Met Office, could see the potential for "damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding", according to Met Éireann.